Japan's Rapidus aspires to achieve mass production of 2-nanometer chips by 2027, yet it confronts a significant funding gap of 4 trillion yen and formidable technical obstacles. To bridge this gap, Rapidus is actively seeking capital increases and alternative financing options, while forging a collaborative research and development partnership with IBM of the United States. Amidst fierce market competition, Rapidus remains determined to catch up with and ultimately surpass leading semiconductor manufacturers such as TSMC.
